Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
57.0% pass rate
from 372 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.81% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on System (20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.27% fail on Towbar
      • 0.27% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (64% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Transmission oil leaks (29 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Locking devices (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (55% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates